Chevrolet Impala

What is the Chevrolet Impala?

The Impala is one of Chevrolet’s best-known passenger cars. Introduced as an upper-range model with distinctive styling, it became closely associated with the full-size American sedan. The later Impalas were four-door sedans, with space for family trips and everyday driving. Chevrolet ended production in 2020.

Impala generations

The sixth generation ran from 1977 to 1985, when Chevrolet resized the car. After a break in the nameplate’s modern run, the eighth generation arrived in 2000 as the first front-wheel-drive Impala. The ninth generation followed from 2006 to 2013 and brought back V8 power in some versions. The tenth generation, sold from 2014 to 2020, introduced a new design and the first Impala hybrid. Over time, the car moved from a traditional large American model to a modern front-wheel-drive sedan.

Engines and official fuel economy

US EPA listings cover 2.5 to 5.7-litre engines and petrol, flex-fuel E85, natural gas, hybrid and diesel versions. Canadian NRCan figures cover 2.4 to 5.3-litre engines and petrol, flex-fuel E85 and natural gas.

The lowest listed consumption is 8.4 L/100 km in US EPA figures and 8.7 L/100 km in Canada’s NRCan 5-cycle figures. The best combined EPA rating listed is 28 MPG. Test procedures differ by market: the US uses EPA testing, Canada uses a 5-cycle procedure, and European figures use NEDC or WLTP depending on the vehicle and year.

Where was the Impala sold?

The Impala’s official fuel economy listings cover the United States and Canada. US EPA figures span 1984–2020, while Canadian NRCan figures cover 2000–2020. Chevrolet ended production in 2020, closing the chapter on a long-running name in its passenger-car range.